House bill · 89R

HB 2527

Relating to prohibiting lobbyists from representing certain aliens or foreign entities, providing a criminal penalty.

Did not pass

Progress

39 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 6
Referred to committee
Mar 17
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 6, 2025 · House

Authors

King–

In committee

Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
House
Referred Mar 17, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Aliens Crimes: Miscellaneous Ethics

Bill text

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